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This workshop was presented at the OpenCourseWare Consortium Global Meeting 2010 in Hanoi, Vietnam. The workshop focused on OER-related initiatives underway in African health education, which are establishing a long-term Health OER Network. The session provided introductions to the work of OER Africa, the University of Michigan, and Tufts Universityâs TUSK initiative, and an overview of the Health OER Network for Africa. The Workshop facilitators presented case studies that illustrated...
Topics: healthoernetwork, health, education, open educational resources, global health, africa
This book provides a practical approach to a broad range of procedures in obstetrics and gynaecology. As doctors practicing obstetrics and gynaecology, we care for women on a daily basis who are dependant on our level of practical competence. Our ability to perform a broad range of procedures enables us to in the very least improve the quality of life in women and often save the lives of mothers and babies. Authors have been selected by virtue of their experience with the procedure and the...
Topics: healthoernetwork, diagnostic manual, gynaecology, obstetrics, rural health, surgery, trauma
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Sep 28, 2011
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George Koffour, Samuel Owusu Agyeman-Duah, Benjamin Prempeh, Anne Acquaah, and Ella Kasanga
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This is a series of videos about various pharmacological lab procedures from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Content contributors include: George Koffour, Samuel Owusu Agyeman-Duah, Benjamin Prempeh, Anne Acquaah, and Ella Kasanga.
Topics: healthoernetwork, pharmacology
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Sep 27, 2011
09/11
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Graeme Copley
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Video for medical students demonstrating equipment and techniques for examining the ear, nose and throat, as well as head and neck. Instructor: Graeme Copley. Institution: University of Cape Town. This resource is part of the African Health Open Educational Resources Network: http://www.oerafrica.org/healthoer. The original resource is also available from the authoring institution at http://opencontent.uct.ac.za/.
Topics: healthoernetwork, otolaryngology
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Oct 3, 2011
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Prof J. Welbeck, Prof. J. O. Oliver-Comey, Prof. B. Goka, Prof. O. Rodrigues, Dr. E. Badoe, Dr. C. Enweronu-Laryea, Dr. C. Oduro-Boatey, Dr. L. Renner, Prof. Richard M. K. Adanu, and Chris Andrew Yebuah.
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This series was designed for medical students at University of Ghana to assist in preparation for clinical examinations in paediatrics. Contributing authors include: Prof J. Welbeck, Prof. J. O. Oliver-Comey, Prof. B. Goka, Prof. O. Rodrigues, Dr. E. Badoe, Dr. C. Enweronu-Laryea, Dr. C. Oduro-Boatey, Dr. L. Renner, Prof. Richard M. K. Adanu, and Chris Andrew Yebuah. The series is available through the African Health OER Network at:...
Topics: healthoernetwork, pediatrics, medicine
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Sep 28, 2011
09/11
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Richard Adanu and Cary Engleberg
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This module is meant primarily for medical students but may also be useful for residents and health practitioners. The module includes three interactive case studies with some background information as well as discussion of possible post-surgery complications, narrated video clips of each stage the total abdominal hysterectomy procedure, and a self-assessment on the procedure.
Topics: healthoernetwork, obstetrics, gynecology
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Sep 28, 2011
09/11
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Dr Nii Armah Adu-Aryee, Prof E Q Acheampong, Prof E D Yeboah, Mr. Baako, Dr Michael Segbefia, Prof. Richard M. K. Adanu, Chris Andrew Yebuah
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This series was designed for medical students at University of Ghana to assist in preparation for clinical examinations in surgery. Contributing authors include: Dr Nii Armah Adu-Aryee, Prof E Q Acheampong, Prof E D Yeboah, Mr. Baako, Dr Michael Segbefia, Prof. Richard M. K. Adanu, Chris Andrew Yebuah. The series is available through the African Health OER Network at: http://open.umich.edu/education/med/oernetwork/med/surgery/clinical-exam
Topics: healthoernetwork, surgery, medicine
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Sep 26, 2011
09/11
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Celice McDermott, Nana Osem Osei, Tutu Akua Nketiah, Adjapong Kojo, Twum Nimako, Oppong Victor Barnor, Veronica Boatemaa Owusu-Afriyie and Cary Engleberg
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This is a learning module about the mental state exam from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Content contributors include: Celice McDermott, Nana Osem Osei, Tutu Akua Nketiah, Adjapong Kojo, Twum Nimako, Oppong Victor Barnor, Veronica Boatemaa Owusu-Afriyie and Cary Engleberg (University of Michigan). The complete learning module is available through the African Health OER Network at:...
Topics: healthoernetwork, psychology, Psychology
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Sep 26, 2011
09/11
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Kwabena Danso and Cary Engleberg
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This programme consists of notes and demonstration videos that explain how to examine a near-term, pregnant woman. In the course of the programme, the learner will encounter the terms used to describe the relationship of the fetus to the mother's anatomy, and they will be expect to interpret and describe the findings of an examination on video, using these terms. This Work, Examination of the Pregnant Woman, by Kwabena Danso, Cary Engleberg is licensed under a Creative Commons...
Topics: healthoernetwork, obstetrics, maternal health, pregnancy
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Sep 27, 2011
09/11
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Francis A. Yeboah and Cary Engleberg
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This video Glucose Tolerance Test: Expected normal results is part of a multimedia-based module by Francis A. Yeboah (KNUST) and Cary Engleberg (University of Michigan). This programme is intended as a compendium of modules on procedures in clinical chemistry. At present, the only completed module is one concerning the conduct and interpretation of the glucose tolerance test (GTT). In a GTT, glucose is adminstered to the patient in order to determine how quickly it is cleared from the blood....
Topics: healthoernetwork, internal medicine, clinical chemistry
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Sep 26, 2011
09/11
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Stephen Jeffery, Peter De Jong
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The field of Urogynaecology has expanded dramatically over the past decade with the advent of a number of new medical and surgical treatment modalities. The evidence base on pelvic floor dysfunction has also grown extensively. This multi-contributor textbook will prove invaluable to gynaecology, urology and surgery registrars and specialists. Physiotherapists and nurses working in the field of Urogynaecology will also find it extremely useful. Editors: Stephen Jeffery, Peter De Jong...
Topics: healthoernetwork, gynaecology, health management, urogynaecology, urology
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Sep 26, 2011
09/11
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Mickey Chopra, John Coveney
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This module was developed at the School of Public Health, University for the Western Cape for the Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health which was offered as a distance learning module between 2001 and 2008. Health Systems Research is an integral part of the vision for a quality, comprehensive, community-based, participatory and equitable system. This module aims to provide an introduction to the kinds of research conducted within a health system, the research designs and methods used, and...
Topics: healthoernetwork, public health, reseach system, research, research designs, research protocol
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Feb 26, 2013
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University of Ghana, University of Michigan
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These videos from University of Ghana (UG) features interviews with lecturers and support staff involved in Open Educational Resources (OER) activities at the university. For more about OER at UG, visit http://ultra.chs.ug.edu.gh/tusk/allcourses.htm. UG is a founding member of the African Health OER Network (http://www.oerfrica.org/healthoer) Video transcripts and YouTube links are at http://open.umich.edu/education/med/oernetwork/grants/african-health-oer-network/2010/materials Video clip...
Topics: healthoernetwork, University of Ghana, Open Educational Resources, Open Education, Open Licenses,...
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Wendy Venter, Kirstie Rendall-Mkosi, Lucy Alexander
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This module was developed at the School of Public Health, University for the Western Cape for the Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health which was offered as a distance learning module between 2001 and 2008. Health management is considered an important skill area for Public Health professionals. The module covers three key management areas: people management, planning and resource management. Through exploring these areas, the module aims to provide information and assistance at a practical...
Topics: healthoernetwork, health management, leading people, managing people, managing resources, Planning,...
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Sep 28, 2011
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Richard Adanu and Cary Engleberg
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This is a series of videos about Caesarean Section from Prof. Richard Adanu (University of Ghana) and Prof. Cary Engleberg (University of Michigan). The complete learning module is available through the African Health OER Network at: http://open.umich.edu/education/med/oernetwork/med/ob-gyn/caesarean-section/2009. A Caesarean section, also known as C-section, is a surgical procedure in which incisions are made through a mother's abdomen (laparotomy) and uterus (hysterotomy) to deliver one or...
Topics: healthoernetwork, medicine, c-section, caesarean section, obstetrics, gynaecology, maternal health,...
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Nov 18, 2011
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Yashik Singh
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This HIBB presentation is an introduction to electronic medical records. It deals with what electronic medical records are, the disadvantages of paper-based records, examples of electronic medical record systems and how to assess the benefit of a computer-based record system. Organization: Global Health Informatics Partnership Author: Yashik Singh For more resources from the Health Informatics Building Block series, visit http://www.oerafrica.org/hibbs/.
Topics: change management, data entry, electronic medical records, paper charts, technology intervention,...
Source: African Health Open Educational Resources Network
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Cary Engleberg, Charles Adjei Osei, Yaw Adu-Sarkodie
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These resources were developed by Charles Adjei Osei of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and Cary Engleberg of the University of Michigan. They are part of a larger learning module about laboratory methods for clinical microbiology (available at http://open.umich.edu/education/med/oernetwork/med/microbiology/clinical-microbio-lab/2009). © 2009-2010, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and Cary Engleberg. This is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution...
Topics: Ghana, KNUST, medicine, health, microbiology, OER, open educational resources, university of...
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Universities in the Eastern Africa Region have come together to implement an initiative Health Emergency Management Program (HEMP) that will build the capacity of local governments in the region to manage and plan for response to major disasters of public health importance. The Eastern African Region is prone to many natural and technological disasters of different kinds. There is not one nation in the region that is not vulnerable to the devastating effects of these disasters. Many of these...
Topics: community health, disaster management, disaster preparedness, disaster response, emergency...
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Sep 28, 2011
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Dr R A Kwame-Aryee, Prof Richard M. K. Adanu, Mrs Dorothy Adelina Daisy Mensah, Madam Hammond, Chris Andrew Yebuah
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This series was designed for medical students at University of Ghana to assist in preparation for clinical examinations in gynaecology. Contributing authors include: Dr R A Kwame-Aryee, Prof Richard M. K. Adanu, Mrs Dorothy Adelina Daisy Mensah, Madam Hammond, Chris Andrew Yebuah. The series is available through the African Health OER Network at: http://open.umich.edu/education/med/oernetwork/med/ob-gyn/clinical-exam. Any medical information in this material is intended to inform and educate...
Topics: healthoernetwork, medicine, obstetrics, gynaecology, maternal health, health oer, open educational...
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Oct 19, 2010
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University of Michigan Open.Michigan Initiative
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In 2008, the College of Health Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana piloted its OER program part of the Health OER Collaboration sponsored by the Hewlett Foundation. The film explores KNUST's motivations, experience, and plans for OER within teaching and training at the College of Health Sciences. The video features several core members of the OER team at KNUST. The full length version is 23 minutes. The short version is approximately 8 1/2...
Topics: healthoernetwork, KNUST, Ghana, African Health OER Network, OER, Open educational resources, global...
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University of Ghana and the University of Michigan
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This documentary explores the first year and a half of the health open educational resources (OER) initiatives at University of Ghana. The film features interviews with faculty, staff, and students, and their use of OER in support of learning, teaching and research in the health sciences. It explores the motivations for producing OER, the impact of OER on health science education, and plans for advancing education and research at the university. (C) 2010 University of Ghana and the Regents of...
Topics: healthoernetwork, global health, health education, open educational resources, ghana, OER,...
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09/10
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Neil Butcher, Catherine Ngugi
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This seminar provided an overview of the open educational resources (OER) initiatives underway in Africa led by OER Africa, an initiative of the South African Institute for Distance Education (SAIDE). Currently working in the domains of health, agriculture, teacher education, and college prep foundation courses, OER Africa is leading efforts to deploy African expertise to harness the concept of OER for the benefit of education systems on the continent and around the world. The presenters were...
Topics: healthoernetwork, OER, Open Educational Resources, OER Africa, SAIDE, health education in Africa,...
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Richard Phillips, Stephen Sarfo, Emmanuel Adu, Cary Engleberg, Veronica Owusu-Afriyie
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This is a series of videos about Buruli ulcer disease from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. These videos were created Richard Phillips, Stephen Sarfo, Emmanuel Adu, Veronica Owusu-Afriyie, and Cary Engleberg (University of Michigan). The complete learning module is available through the African Health OER Network at: http://www.oerafrica.org/healthoer/Home/FindOER/ResourceResults/tabid/1864/mctl/Details/id/37489/Default.aspx. The Buruli ulcer disease is due to infection by...
Topics: healthoernetwork, internal medicine, buruli ulcer, Mycobacterium Ulcerans Infection, health oer,...
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Feb 26, 2013
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Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Michigan
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These videos from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science Technology (KNUST) features interviews with lecturers and support staff involved in Open Educational Resources (OER) activities at the university. For more about OER at KNUST, visit http://web.knust.edu.gh/oer. KNUST is a founding member of the African Health OER Network (http://www.oerfrica.org/healthoer) Video transcripts and YouTube links are at...
Topics: healthoernetwork, KNUST, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Open Educational...
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Sep 26, 2011
09/11
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Kirstie Rendall-Mkosi, Lucy Alexander, Nandipha Matshanda
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This instructional module will help you to develop an understanding of the various consequences of alcohol abuse and of the research processes used to measure this. The rest of the module will provide you with approaches to preventing alcohol problems, ranging from policy and environmental changes to educational and rehabilitation programmes. Some of the readings were chosen to illustrate the main concepts of the module using the following themes: youth, women, and foetal alcohol syndrome....
Topics: healthoernetwork, addiction, alcohol, alcohol education, alcohol use, fetal alcohol, fetal alcohol...
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09/11
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Neil Myburgh, Debra Jackson
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This module was designed to meet the growing need for an applied course in the measurement of a variety of health indicators and outcomes. Whether you manage a health programme, a health facility, or simply have to interpret health data in the course of your work, this module sets out to increase your capacity to deal with health and disease information. It aims to assist you in applying epidemiological knowledge and skills to a variety of Public Health problems such as: Is your DOTS programme...
Topics: healthoernetwork, disease, epidemiological event, epidemiological information, epidemiological...
